A well laid out museum with a large collection of masterpieces from artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer…read moreand Ruebens. The famous Girl with the Pearl Earring is captivating but there are many others worth viewing. Check out the lower level and its presentation about how the museum dealt with occupation during WWII.

I'm not typically an art fan but as it houses some very famous paintings I decided it was a must…read moresee! It's well laid out and easy to move around even when it's busy. I recommend going when they open to avoid any crowds around the girl with the pearl earring. It was amazing to see The Bull in person. I never realised the scale of the paining but it's fast and incredible to see in person. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff and a fun gift shop if you're into trinkets and educational books. Well worth a visit, even if you're not a museum/art person.

Loved this museum. It's a small museum but very interesting. It captures storytelling of Escher's…read morelife and how it is portrayed in his art. Loved how the rooms are laid out for this purpose as well. Good labeling on the pieces and useful to have the free audio tour accessible via phone.

Fantastic museum for any one who appreciates interesting art or is an Escher lover. The museum has…read morea QR code that you can scan which provides a free overview of the most popular prints. You can read or listen to the guide. This was very helpful in getting the background story on the art and covers the top 12. There are 2 floors of prints from Escher and artists who were inspired by him. No parking.

We went to see the excellent Escher exhibit. Lots of works and lots of explanatory material. Museum…read morefatigue sent it after about an hour. Many other exhibits that we did not see. I would say that you could easily visit here 4 times a year. Will you be in town that long? The building itself is a work of 1935 art. €32 for two

This year marks a century (1917-2017) of the Dutch art movement De Stijl. Since my wife is a fan…read moreof Mondrian, we crossed the pond to pay homage and Gemeentemuseum was one of our must-stops during this trip. The facility didn't strike me as stupendous but I quite liked its simplicity. It was once a German warehouse during WWII. The reflecting ponds on both sides of the entry way provide a serene setting. There are free lockers and a coat-check service. The gift shop and the cafe can be found on the ground level. If you are into modern art, this is the right place. The gallery houses great pieces from famous Dutch and international artists such as Mondrian, van Doesburg, Picasso and Monet. Some contemporary creations are also on display. Apart from the major artworks in neo-plasticism and such, on this well-timed visit, they had also curated an immense collection from Givenchy titled "To Audrey with Love." Even though I am completely out of my element when it comes to haute couture, I have heard of the celebrated fashion designer and have seen many of Audrey Hepburn's films. These dresses were beautifully handcrafted and reminded me of the movie scenes. Frequent ooh's and aah's from museum guests filled the halls. This was a rather pleasant visit and we were glad to have caught the temporary exhibition. Time just slipped away before we realized we had spent the afternoon in here.

It was a lovely space to come and take a moment to really just sit and appreciate the paintings. It…read morewas peaceful when I went and everyone was very respectful of the space. The scale of some of the painting is phenomenal! My only qualm would be that it wasn't obvious where to get the leaflet from so I had no idea what paintings I was looking at (except for a few more famous ones). Lovely way to take a moment out of your busy day and appreciate the art. I really enjoyed the prison exhibit in the same location. It was harrowing to see some of the old torture devices and read about the ways prisoners were held. If you're visiting with children, I think they'd really enjoy the prison exhibit. The passage way with the old cells was very cool to see! It is not clear at all how the layout of this museum works so I'd advise researching before you go so you don't miss anything. When I first got there I thought it was only the painting gallery room! I was also told I could go to a museum across the street to see a particular painting, only to get there and find out that painting is in Amsterdam!

Three and a half stars. There are a couple stands holding catalogs you can borrow to identify the…read morepaintings, with Dutch and English language options. This art collection consists of one very large room and one very small room filled almost floor to ceiling with paintings. I agree with the other reviewer that it's pretty difficult to see the paintings high on the wall, and with some glare from external lighting. A visit should take less than half an hour, barring crowded conditions. The entry fee is very affordable, given that it's a private collection; pro-tip: visit the Mauritshuis, and that ticket will earn you complimentary admission to this collection. They also allowed me to redeem the offer the following day, when I visited the other museum on a day this gallery was closed.

I loved this place in The Hague! A little static at the start but such a nice breakaway from the…read moretouristy part of the town. Friendly people, great Bitterballen, and wonderful tables - in the park, out front or inside! Clean, nice, large toilets too.

Classic old school Dutch Pub with traditional, classic Dutch pub fare. Pea soup with sausage so…read morethick a straw could stand up. Delicious pub sandwiches. Kind of a bodega meets pub decor with large, scantily clad women paintings on the wall blended with traditional pub signs. Old school style.

Lovely museum with the collection of art historian Dr. Abraham Bredius. The house itself is a…read morebeauty to see and imagine life back in the 18th century of the rich. There are over 200 paintings. Quite refreshing are these are life style paintings of ditch life and Dutch people. It's a nice change from the many religious paintings you see in other places. The audio tour is only in Dutch, but don't let they discourage you from coming to just enjoy the building and the great collection of art. Likely not a top place to visit, being overshadowed by the Mauritshuis directly across the water, but still worth a view if you have time and the msuesumkaart.

Visiting the Netherlands was the highlight of my European vacation last year. I enjoyed the food,…read morethe Dutch people, and all the fun museums and landmarks I visited. Especially this large one with several floors full of historic art and other items. There was so much to see and several parts of the museum are interactive. The area has a very interesting history and it was fun to tour the museum and learn more about it.

The one place to visit if you want to know more about Den Haag- valid for both foreigners and Dutch…read morewho moved to the city. Exceptionally thoughtful collection on 4 floors, plus multimedia. The exhibition is just big enough to not get you bored, guides you smoothly through the history of the city, combining paintings,photos, videos and objects from the different periods. There's also a large multimedia screen, showing in short and prompt matter how the city grew in the centuries. Excellent for all ages!

Super interesting - great tour guide they switched to English for us - but I don't think that's…read moretypical Lots of spots to view including torture chambers and cells based on your class in society - great stuff!

From the owner: De Gevangenpoort toont het verhaal van misdaad en straf door de eeuwen heen. Net als de Tower in…read moreLondon en de Conciergerie in Parijs in een eeuwenoude gevangenis zelf. Dat maakt het museum zo bijzonder. U stapt in de voetsporen van gevangenen. Geschiedenis: Het jaar 1280. De poort aan het Buitenhof vormde de hoofdpoort tot het slot van de Graven van Holland, nu het Binnenhof. In 1428 werd deze Voorpoort van den Hove ook een gevangenis. Wanbetalers werden er opgesloten en verdachte misdadigers wachtten er op hun proces. Een eeuw later bouwde men aan de poort het deel met de gajolen (de cellen) en het gerechtsgebouw. Verdachten werden in de donkere en koude gajolen opgesloten in afwachting van ondervraging en berechting. Dat kon soms maanden duren, maar gevangen- houding was tot de 17e eeuw geen strafmaat op zich. Het ging om geldboetes, verbanning, schand-, lijf- of doodstraffen. Bekende vaderlanders als Cornelis de Witt en Dirk Volckertszoon Coornhert hebben in de Gevangenpoort vastgezeten. Ze verbleven in een eigen, luxe cel: de Ridderkamer. Vierhonderd jaar lang was het een gevangenis. In 1828 kwam de Gevangenpoort leeg te staan. Het heeft twee nominaties voor sloop overleefd, één in 1853 dankzij minister Thorbecke en één in 1873 dankzij de aartsvader van de nationale monumentenzorg Victor de Stuers. Sinds 1882 is de Gevangenpoort een museum.